News of One Direction's "hiatus" came as a shock to fans around the world as it hit just days after the release of their new single, Drag Me Down, on Aug 20.

Making matters worse, it was announced that the group, now comprising Horan, Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, would not be be touring to promote their fifth album, which will be released at Christmas.

While Reuters reported that a Sony Music representative for the British boy band declined to comment on the status of 1D, the 23-million Horan followers on Twitter can take heart that their idols will still be making music together. At some point.

Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve ! Can't wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform